Division Meetings
Development Meetings
During DAR’s quarterly Development Meetings, the fundraising personnel in the division discuss the state of UGA’s development operation, recent team accomplishments, news from across campus and how best to continue helping students and empowering UGA.
Upcoming Development Meetings
- Fall 2025: Nov. 4 | Tate Grand Hall
- Winter 2025: Feb. 3 | Tate Grand Hall
- Spring 2025: May 12 | Tate Grand Hall
Questions? Email Megan Jenkins.
Town Hall Meetings
Twice per year, all members of the division are invited to hear updates from leadership and their peers, both in person or on Zoom.
Upcoming Town Hall Meetings
- Fall 2024: Sept. 9 | Tate Grand Hall
- Spring 2025: March 24 | Athens, GA
Questions? Email Michelle Carter.
Years of Service Awards
Each year, DAR recognizes staff members who have 5, 10, 20, and 30 years of continuous service to UGA. Those celebrating these milestones in that fiscal year are celebrated and presented with a plaque for their desk. Invitations are emailed to staff being recognized as well as their direct supervisors.
Years of Service Events
- 2024: July 15 | One Press Place
- 2025: TBD
Questions? Email Michelle Carter.
End-of-Year Celebration
Following the conclusion of each fiscal year, all members of the division are invited to celebrate the hard work that is driving fundraising, alumni engagement and career development at UGA. Registration emails are sent to staff.
FY24 End-of-Year Celebration
- July 31
Questions? Email Brittany Rider.
DAR 101
Twice per year, DAR invites new hires from the previous 6 months to participate in a day-long introduction to DAR life. Attendees will meet leaders from across the division and learn more about how their role fits into the bigger picture.
Upcoming DAR 101 Sessions
- Fall 2024: October 15 | Stelling Study, A220 Moore-Rooker Hall
Questions? Email Michelle Carter.
Discover DAR
Throughout the year, DAR hosts various learning opportunities for all members of the division. Topics range from artificial intelligence and dashboard development to naming opportunities and investment basics.
Upcoming Discover DARs
- October 25 (8-9:30 AM): Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall, First Floor Meeting Room (Alumni Relations + Donor Relations focus)
- December 6: Delta Innovation Hub (Career Center focus)
- January 24: Coverdell Room 175 (Theme TBD)
- February 28: TBD location and theme
- March 28: TBD location and theme
- April 25: TBD location and theme
Questions? Email Megan Jenkins.
